About

Dalton has actively embraced an innovative and progressive tradition for approximately 100 years. Read an introduction from Head of School Jim Best; learn about Dalton's history and founder Helen Parkhurst's Education on the Dalton Plan; view Dalton's mission and values, including the School's intentional commitment to establish equity and diversity, and review Dalton's most recent Strategic Plan.

Programs

Dalton offers its 1,300 students a wide array of stimulating and challenging programs taught by passionate and dedicated faculty. Outstanding academic offerings are complemented by exemplary performing and fine arts curricula – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extracurricular activities.

Our Community

Dalton takes great pride in the strength of its engaged and collaborative community. Students, faculty & staff, parents, and alumni work together to advance mission, celebrate tradition and enhance school culture. Students, teachers, and alumni serve on the Board of Trustees, along with the Administrative Team.

Admissions

At Dalton, the primary focus is to nurture children's natural inquisitiveness, develop self-confidence in their intelligence and ability to succeed, and teach them to be responsible and independent learners and thinkers.

News & Calendar

Dalton regularly posts its good news, events and more for applicant families, alumni and other interested parties. Dalton regularly features news stories, photos, video and announcements about our students' achievements and other products of our progressive mission.

Fulbright Scholar Jesse Appell Visits HS Mandarin Classes

Posted - 2/18/2016

February 10, 2016 - Dalton's Confucius Classroom invited bilingual comedian Jesse Appell to deliver a series of talks about Chinese comedy and cultural communications to high school Mandarin students and faculty.

Appell spoke to the students about how seemingly very different cultures, such as Chinese and American cultures, largely share the same or similar sense of humor, and how we can use humor as a tool to bridge different cultures. He talked about the history of Xiangsheng and its current status in Chinese society. He also shared survival tips and personal stories about living in China, as well as tips on learning Chinese. Mr. Appell provided information in his witty style that everyone in attendance enjoyed.

Jesse Appell is a Fulbright Scholar alumni whose research focuses on Chinese humor and performance. He is a Boston native and speaks fluent Chinese. He has lived, studied, and worked in China for the past four years. Appell is a disciple of Chinese Xiangsheng (improve comedy) master Ding Guangquan, and regularly performs Xiangsheng and bilingual improv live and on TV and other media such a CBS, TEDx, PBS, NPR, and PRI.